The EIU view

Economic growth will decelerate in 2019 with the conclusion of reconstruction projects that followed Cyclone Winston in 2016. Nonetheless, the tourism sector will continue to support the economy. The Fiji First Party government and the prime minister, Voreqe (Frank) Bainimarama, retained control of government in the latest general election in November 2018, but they will face slight resistance in the new parliament following modest gains by the opposition.